★ HOW OLD IS VANESSA PARADIS?
Vanessa Paradis is 53 years old, born December 22, 1972 in FR · Capricorn.
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About
Vanessa Paradis became a French pop icon at 14 with the 1987 hit "Joe le taxi," then pivoted to acting and modeling. By 18, she'd won the César Award for Most Promising Actress for Noce Blanche and the Victoires de la Musique for Best Female Singer. She appeared on over 300 magazine covers and became Chanel's face under Karl Lagerfeld from 1991 onward. A Capricorn born December 1972.
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Biography
Vanessa Paradis is a French singer, model and actress born 22 December 1972. She launched to international stardom at 14 when "Joe le taxi" became a global hit in 1987. At 18, she claimed France's top cultural prizes: the César Award for Most Promising Actress for Jean-Claude Brisseau's Noce Blanche and the Victoires de la Musique for Best Female Singer for her album Variations sur le même t'aime.
Her film roles span three decades. She starred alongside Gérard Depardieu in Élisa (1995), Jean Reno in Witch Way Love (1997), and appeared with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Delon in Une chance sur deux (1998). Other credits include Girl on the Bridge (1999), Heartbreaker (2010), and Café de Flore (2011). In 1995, her duet with Jeanne Moreau singing "Le Tourbillon" at Cannes became a landmark moment in French culture. She received a Molière Award nomination in 2022 for her stage work in Maman.
As a model, Paradis has graced over 300 magazine covers globally—Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, among others. Since 1991, she has been Chanel's spokesmodel, beginning with the iconic "L'Esprit de Chanel" commercial directed by Jean-Paul Goude under Karl Lagerfeld's direction. Her influence on French music is documented: musicians including Serge Gainsbourg, Lenny Kravitz, Matthieu Chedid, and Benjamin Biolay have cited her as inspiration. She received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2011 and was made a Knight of the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur in 2015. Born under Capricorn, her life-path number 8 reflects ambition and enterprise across entertainment, fashion, and cultural honor.
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Trivia
- Her 1987 debut single "Joe le taxi" reached her when she was only 14 years old and became an international hit.
- She sang a duet with Jeanne Moreau at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival, performing "Le Tourbillon"—a moment that became iconic in French pop culture.
- Since 1991, Paradis has been the face of Chanel, chosen by Karl Lagerfeld for campaigns including the "L'Esprit de Chanel" commercial directed by Jean-Paul Goude.
- Her work has inspired major musicians including Serge Gainsbourg, Lenny Kravitz, and Benjamin Biolay.
- She was made an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2011 and a Knight of the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur in 2015.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Vanessa Paradis extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Vanessa Paradis?
- Vanessa Paradis is 53 years old (born December 22, 1972).
- When is Vanessa Paradis's birthday?
- Vanessa Paradis was born on December 22, 1972.
- What is Vanessa Paradis's zodiac sign?
- Vanessa Paradis is a Capricorn, born December 22, 1972.
- What is Vanessa Paradis's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Vanessa Paradis was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Vanessa Paradis from?
- Vanessa Paradis is from FR.
- What does Vanessa Paradis do?
- Vanessa Paradis is a actor.
- Is Vanessa Paradis still alive?
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